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P816 PTW

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 PTW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,687 miles

brake pipe and ferrals corroded

front pads low

slight corrooso on body

slight corrosion on all suspension, stearing and braking components

slight power stearing leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe and ferrals corroded

slight corrooso on body

slight corrosion on all suspension, stearing and braking components

slight power stearing leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,718 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f floor in a rusty condition

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,044 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,262 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic over sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,197 miles

poor image on headlamps

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r footbrake slight loweffort

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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P816 PTW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 PTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P816 PTW registered?

P816 PTW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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